Algebra Basics Review

A Collection of Tasks for Learning or Assessment AS

Integer Addition and Subtraction

Conceptual lessons that utilize manipulatives and real world examples to teach adding and subtracting integers.

Combining Integers with Beans Teacher Lesson.doc

Integer Problems in a Real World Context.doc

TheAbsent-MindedPostalCarrier.doc
In the first two lessons, students use their calculators to help them discover the rules for adding and subtracting integers. In the third lesson, Combining Like Terms Guided Notes, students define what like terms are and then use this idea to simplify problems with like terms.

Adding Integers Inquiry Practice Word Problems.doc

Subtracting Integers Inquiry Practice Word Problems.doc

Combining Like Terms Guided Notes and Practice.doc
Use this foldable to review the rules for integer operations.

Integers foldable.doc

Order of Operations

In this lesson, students solve problems using the order of operations. They also insert parentheses into problems to make them equal to a certain number.

Order of Operations (Alg 1.3 Revised).doc
This foldable reviews the order of operations.

Order of Op Foldable (Alg 1.3-Revised).doc